Ralph Abraham

Republican Representative of Louisiana's 5th district

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September 16, 1954 (70 years old)

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American veterinarian and physician turned politician.
Served as a U.S. Representative from Louisiana’s 5th congressional district from 2015 to 2021.
Member of the Republican Party.
Ran for governor of Louisiana in 2019 but did not advance to the runoff.
Holds degrees in veterinary medicine and medicine from Louisiana State University.
Practiced as a veterinarian for ten years before becoming a family medicine physician.
Served in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Mississippi National Guard.
Has three children.
In Congress, he was involved in various committees, including Agriculture and Armed Services.
Co-sponsored the Civil Rights Uniformity Act of 2017.
Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, advocating for its benefits to businesses and job growth.
Opposed the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion.
Advocated for agricultural issues, emphasizing food security as national security.
Supported the Keystone Pipeline and opposed illegal immigration amnesty.
Expressed support for the death penalty and restrictions on abortion.
Signed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit contesting the 2020 presidential election results.